Can we import the high‐performance team theory developed in the private sector into the public sector in order to improve the success rates of information technology (IT) projects? This article proposes that public organizations can create effective workgroups (weaker than the private...

Describes a methodology to monitor and maintain team wellness, focused on critical team processes to sustain teams after launching. The approach includes a structured assessment tool to measure team member perceptions of critical team processes, selection and implementation of improvement...

Examines how NatWest Life is using teamworking to manage for “excellent performance” amongst its staff. Achieves this by implementing teambuilding workshops which encourage employees to work together in planning their own agendas and way of working. Concludes that it is staff behaviors that...

Begins with lessons organizations can learn from teamwork exhibited by geese. Presents research findings and examples of team games that are used to reduce labor turnover, increase sales, market share, and profits. In addition to demonstrating the benefits of games and teamwork, displays the...

Discusses the link between organizational context and the nature of effective teamwork. Using a variety of examples from the police force, highlights the importance of the explicit authority structure in terms of providing clear leadership and accountability. Other types of organizations are...

Teams have become a popular way to organize business because they offer companies the flexibility they need to meet the demands of the ever changing business environment. While many companies have been quick to organize their workforce into teams, they have not been as eager to implement...

Teams have become a popular way to organize business because they offer companies the flexibility needed to meet the demands of the changing business environment. While many companies have been quick to organize their workforce into teams, they have not been as eager to implement team‐based...